The injury came during the second quarter of the Texans' 23-17 victory over
the New York Jets on Monday. Jets guard Matt Slauson rolled on Cushing's leg
during a cut block. According to the Chronicle, an MRI taken Tuesday morning
confirmed the damage.

Head coach Gary Kubiak added that the Southern California product will have
surgery when the swelling subsides.

"Sat w/Cushing on bus last night and talked with him," Kubiak said through the
team's Twitter account. "He knew on field that he was in pain and didn't have
a good feeling. Cushing will get well, and still has a brilliant future."

The 24-year-old, fourth-year pro helped his club go 5-0 thanks to 29 tackles
and one interception.